Are Those Scabies on Your Member?: What They Are and How to Treat Them Any time a man sees a rash on his junk, it is cause for alarm, even if it’s not a severe cause. However, how can a man tell whether he just has a harmless rash or if it’s scabies on his member? Let’s look very closely–because they’re microscopic–at what midsection scabies are, how to tell if you have them, how to get rid of them, and then how to prevent them in the future. Scabies on the Member: Definition and Symptoms Scabies is a highly contagious, itchy rash on the member caused by microscopic mites called Sarcoptes scabiei. The first major sign of infection is intense itchiness in the midsection with small, pimply bumps that take up residence around the entire reproductive area. This rash shows up in between 4 to 6 weeks after a man is infested with these itty-bitty bugs, which is how long it takes them to bury into the skin and lay eggs. The rash is actually an allergic reaction to the mites. They sometimes leave tracks on the skin where they bury themselves. Itching can worsen at night, and a man can also open himself up to secondary infections if he scratches too much due to midsection scabies. Scabies on the Member: Transmission and Diagnosis Scabies is highly contagious. It is spread most often through skin-to-skin contact, such as during sensual contact. A man can also get scabies if he comes in contact with infected bedding and clothing, though this is much less common. To see if the rash is scabies on the member or if it is something else, see a doctor as soon as possible. In addition to a physical exam, the doctor may
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